Minnesota Hot Dish is a casserole with everything in it to make a meal. Old-fashioned versions use canned soup for the sauce. Try this recipe with other fish fillets like walleye or pike or similar seafood.

• Pour 2 cups water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add rice and salt and cook for 25 minutes over medium heat. Drain water and place rice in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Stir in currants.

• Preheat oven to 425°F.

• Cut salmon fillet into 4 equal pieces and place on top of rice. Place asparagus on top of salmon.

• Melt butter in a skillet and sauté garlic for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in flour to form a thick roux. Gradually add chicken stock and heavy cream. Cook over medium heat until liquid begins to thicken. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

• Pour liquid over salmon. Sprinkle the top with cheese. Bake in oven for 20 to 25 minutes until cream is bubbling and browned on top. Serve immediately.